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17 February, 2012

Commonorgarden walk

Mid-February, high summer although we have had a few cooler days. Commonorgarden and summer rainfall plants are hunkered down for the duration. Some have faded off into the sunset murmuring – It’s hot in Porterville … The roses have been fed and given a handful of wood ash, dutifully watered, every 5 days, 10 litres of grey water to each bush. New sprouts are coming for the autumn flush, but only Lavender Jade has good flowers today.

23 comments:

I'm looking at a blog break soon. I am a bit tired and just want to be out in the garden working. I, like you, have the same issue with ailing plants....I restore them but at what cost. Is it just easier replacing them? Maybe. But I think it's a waste of money sometimes to buy new plants just for the flowers etc. Oh well. Love your sunlight over there.

Plants that don't survive don't often get a second chance with me, unless I know it was my error that caused it. More and more I am turning to natives, and my garden is healthier for it. But non-natives that prosper without becoming invasive are also welcomed, like my japanese maples!

I do so agree that plants can't be fussed over, life is too short. Much better to grow what likes your conditions and then also grow its relatives as they should usually be ok. The only plant that I make a fuss over are the Meconopsis, such a beautiful colour!

Sometimes it seems perfectly normal to get inspiration from a garden halfway around the world, and then you stop and think about how phenomenal that is. You've helped me make up my mind to grow dianthus, Diana. I was afraid they might be too thirsty, but if you can grow them there...

Thanks so much for your comment.. you had me laughing out loud about your tea!! I've been meaning to send you a note- the buzz roll is just something I made up. As for freezing the sheets, yep - they are pretty dry and COLD when I bring them in. Love your dianthus. So nice to see your warm photos and blue sky. Just what I needed after a gray day here! Have a great day and grab yourself another cup of tea..!!